The "Open Book" series, produced by ERT in 2024, features one-hour episodes hosted by Giannis Sarakatsanis, dedicated exclusively to books and Greek authors.

In each episode, we highlight contemporary Greek publishing activity by hosting its creators. We recommend children's books for young readers, visit an established author who shares insights into their daily life, and renowned artists discuss the books that changed their lives!

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece, Evanthis Hatzivassiliou, Ilias Tsaousakis, and Petros Ioannidis engage in a conversation… about democracy: How have we managed to preserve it over the past 50 years? And what must we do to be able to celebrate it again in 50 more?

We meet Auguste Corteau, who talks about his 30+ books: What does his pseudonym mean? How does he blend his hilarious humor with tragic intensity? And how has literature helped him reclaim his health?

Konstantinos Markoulakis reflects on the two books that changed him—emotionally and intellectually—while Elpiniki Papadopoulou takes us through 10 different translations of The Little Prince housed in the multilingual library we need books.

Featured Guests (in order of appearance):
Yiannis Sarakatsanis, Evanthis Hatzivassiliou, Ilias Tsaousakis, Petros Ioannidis, Elpiniki Papadopoulou, Konstantinos Markoulakis, Auguste Corteau